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25 Best Creative Design Courses Online

We compared 25 Creative Design courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $9.99 to $199.99. 2 come from a named university or institution, including University of California, Irvine and Michigan State University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$9.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
5 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "creative design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    In this Capstone course, you will design a microcontroller-based embedded system. As an option, you can also build and test a system. The focus of your project will be to design the system so that it can be built on a lo...

    $69.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Offered by Michigan State University

    If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. Making games is a creative and technical art form. In this course you will familiarize yourself with the tools and pra...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Blender 3D for Beginners: Learn to Model a Balloon Dog

    Offered by Skillshare

    Hi, my name is 'Harry Helps' and In this class I'll guide you through a fun beginner exercise where we’ll create a 3d balloon dog in Blender. We’ll go through each part of the process step-by-step, so you should find it...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Simple City Ismotric Course Blender 3d

    Are you eager to master the art of three-dimensional graphics and learn a unique technique? Do you aspire to create stunning artworks that blend beauty and simplicity? Then join us in our thrilling course to explore the...

    $199.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Affinity Publisher: Essential training Course

    Are you eager to elevate your publishing and design skills to the next level? Look no further! Our comprehensive "Affinity Publisher: Essential Training Course" is your key to unlocking the full potential of this versati...

    $74.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Become HTML Hero

    Introduction: In today's digital age, web development stands at the forefront of technological innovation. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, proficiency in web development becomes increasingly essential. Whet...

    $89.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    PowerPoint Printables

    Printables are a hot seller on Etsy. They are also useful in many areas of your life. Whether you want to make printables for personal use or sell them on Etsy, this course will teach you everything you need to know to g...

    $79.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Profesional Wedding Organizer (WO)

    Kursus Wedding Organizer ini dirancang untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan komprehensif bagi individu yang ingin memasuki industri perencanaan pernikahan profesional. Dalam kursus ini, peserta akan mempelajari...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Photoshop plus : 30 days challenge to learn adobe photoshop

    Welcome to my course to learn Photoshop from scratch.This course is a full programme to learn graphic design with Adobe Photoshop and not a normal course to just learn tools. In this course I start with you from scratch...

    $84.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Woodworking: Make A Colourful 24 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

    Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of woodworking? Join me, a seasoned woodworking expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry, as I guide you through an exciting and hands-on jo...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Adobe Animate CC 2024 de cero a profesional.

    El único curso de Animate que incluye las nuevas funciones del programa 2024: Panel de activos, Autosincronización de labios, Selector de fotograma y Warp tool. Este curso se sigue actualizando constantemente. Con Animat...

    $59.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Photoshop Intermédiaire 2026| Retouche, IA et Production Pro

    Photoshop Intermédiaire : Retouche, IA et Production ProMaîtrisez le logiciel de référence et intégrez les dernières révolutions de l'Intelligence Artificielle pour propulser votre production au niveau expert.Le futur de...

    $199.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

    Offered by Skillshare

    This Specialization, taught by instructor Martin Perhiniak, is intended for aspiring and professional graphic designers seeking to develop advanced skills in visual communication and layout. Through four in-depth courses...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Offered by Skillshare

    This Specialization, led by instructors Sina Port, Khadija El Sharawy, and Roman Muradov, is intended for creative professionals and aspiring brand designers seeking to develop practical and strategic branding skills. Th...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Designing On iPad For 3D Printing - Shapr3D

    iPad + Pencil/Stylus + Shapr3D App = 3D Models for PrintingNO more PC or Computer required for 3D Modelling or Designing.Design 3D Solid objects right from the comfort of your iPad.The real magic in 3D printing happens w...

    $39.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Create an AMAZING book cover using Canva

    Have you ever heard the expression "don't judge a book by its cover"?It's great advice for people, but it's not so great for books!The truth is we ALL judge books by their covers. You might have written the greatest book...

    $19.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Jewelery Design in ZBrush 2018 - Complete Jewelery Course

    Learn How To Create Stunning Jewelery with this Zbrush 2018 Jewelery Creation CourseDesigned for All levels this course gives you the tools, tips and tricks to create stunning Jewelery we even show how to upload to Shape...

    $99.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    ChatGPT and AI Master Course: Prompt Engineering and AI Tool

    Imagine, my young friend, a fantastic adventure into the world of AI, where we explore the magic of ChatGPT, AI tools, Text-to-Image AI, and Generative AI! In our special course, we'll start by learning about ChatGPT, wh...

    $84.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    The Complete Photoshop Masterclass: From 0 to Hero

    Hello, my name is Talha and I'm an Adobe Photoshop InstructorIf you are someone who is just a beginner or even someone who has never even opened Photoshop before, this course is for you. Together we will learn everything...

    $199.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    MasterClass PHOTOSHOP

    Todo novo artista digital que trabalha com imagens precisa de um portfólio. O portfólio demonstra diversas capacidades técnicas para abrir oportunidade nesta vasta profissão de design.Esse mercado tem crescido cada dia m...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Designing Apple Charging Stands On iPad For 3D Printing

    iPad + Pencil/Stylus + Shapr3D App = 3D Models for PrintingNO more PC or Computer required for 3D Modelling or Designing.Design 3D Solid objects right from the comfort of your iPad.The real magic in 3D printing happens w...

    $39.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

    Offered by Coursera

    By the end of this project, you will create printables that you can use to structure your day, improve your productivity and enhance your performance. You will be able to incorporate a color scheme, images, and other des...

    $9.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Offered by Coursera

    In this project you will learn how to design invitations for any event using Canva. Canva is a free web design service where you have countless tools to design all kinds of media you need. Canvas is a great option for th...

    $9.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva

    Offered by Coursera

    Nach Abschluss dieses Projekts, kannst du Anzeigen für soziale Medien mit Hilfe der gratis Version von Canva kreieren und gestalten. Egal, ob du eine neue Marke startest oder eine bestehende mithilfe deiner Social-Media-...

    $9.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!

    Are you ready to bring your text to life and create stunning animations that captivate audiences? Welcome to Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!Welcome to AG Motion Designs and I’ll be your guide...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Creative Design Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Programming for the Internet of Things Project Coursera University of California, Irvine $69.00 View →
2 Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter Coursera Michigan State University $49.00 View →
3 Blender 3D for Beginners: Learn to Model a Balloon Dog Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
4 Simple City Ismotric Course Blender 3d Udemy $199.99 View →
5 Affinity Publisher: Essential training Course Udemy $74.99 View →
6 Become HTML Hero Udemy $89.99 View →
7 PowerPoint Printables Udemy $79.99 View →
8 Profesional Wedding Organizer (WO) Udemy $19.99 View →
9 Photoshop plus : 30 days challenge to learn adobe photoshop Udemy $84.99 View →
10 Woodworking: Make A Colourful 24 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Udemy $19.99 View →
11 Adobe Animate CC 2024 de cero a profesional. Udemy $59.99 View →
12 Photoshop Intermédiaire 2026| Retouche, IA et Production Pro Udemy $199.99 View →
13 Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
14 Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
15 Designing On iPad For 3D Printing - Shapr3D Udemy $39.99 View →
16 Create an AMAZING book cover using Canva Udemy $19.99 View →
17 Jewelery Design in ZBrush 2018 - Complete Jewelery Course Udemy $99.99 View →
18 ChatGPT and AI Master Course: Prompt Engineering and AI Tool Udemy $84.99 View →
19 The Complete Photoshop Masterclass: From 0 to Hero Udemy $199.99 View →
20 MasterClass PHOTOSHOP Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Designing Apple Charging Stands On iPad For 3D Printing Udemy $39.99 View →
22 Improve your productivity and performance with Canva Coursera Coursera $9.99 View →
23 How to make invitations using Canva Coursera Coursera $9.99 View →
24 Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva Coursera Coursera $9.99 View →
25 Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro! Udemy $19.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $190.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of California, Irvine and Michigan State University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 5 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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